Commercial Garbage Route Driver

LakeSide Disposal, a Waste Connections Company, is looking to hire a Safety Minded Commercial Licensed Driver to join our team in Moses Lakes, WA.

This position will work Monday-Friday 6 : 00Am to 4 : 00Pm with occasional Overtime.

The starting rate of pay is $28.20 / HR.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Ability to safely Drive on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred , but not required.

Ability to read route Tablet and service each customer identified on the Route or assigned by the dispatcher.

Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.

Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.

Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift / load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.

Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 6 : 00Am to 4 : 00Pm with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45-50 hour work week.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT :

Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds throughout a 8+ hour shift.

Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require the following basic safety precautions.

The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate.

Ideal candidate will possess :

Commercial Driver's License A or B with Airbrake endorsement

Clean driving record.

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.

Must be able to lift, Push or Pull 50+lbs minimum.

Safety Minded

Customer Service Experience Preferred.

Work outside in all weather conditions or standing for 8+ Hour Shifts.

Basic knowledge of truck components to help complete DOT pre- and post-trip inspections.

This is a Safety Sensitive Position

What do we offer our employees?

Competitive Compensation Starting at $28.20 / HR

Yearly Safety Bonuses

Yearly Boot Allowance

Performance-based career growth potential

Medical, dental, vision insurance plans

Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term / Long Term Disability)

401(k) with a generous company match

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Emergency Travel Assistance

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com

Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including : medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here : why-waste-connections

Washington State Wage Range is $28.20-30.00 / HR

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